How far is Gorham, ME from Fairfield, ME?

The driving distance from Gorham, ME to Fairfield, ME is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.91 mi
01h 46m
Flight
75.51 mi
121.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.51 mi
Kilometers
121.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.91 mi
Kilometers
139.87 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Gorham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorham
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gorham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Gorham
43.4 mi
00h 53m
To Fairfield
43.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    150 m · 8 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Westbrook Arterial

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Larrabee Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Larrabee Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    136 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2993 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Freeport

    2064 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    1362 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto High Street

    1187 ft · 58 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorham and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
41.8 mi · 48%
Maine Turnpike
31.9 mi · 37%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.24 mi · 4%
Larrabee Road
1.6 mi · 2%
William B Clarke Drive
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

41.5 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
75.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 53m from Gorham
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gorham to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Gorham and 43.5 miles from Fairfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gorham and Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowdoinham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 75.51 mi (121.52 km).

Gorham

#1 Gorham

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Population17,962
Coordinates43.6795200, -70.4442200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population6,552
Coordinates44.5884000, -69.5986600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorham (-70.44422, 43.67952)
End: Fairfield (-69.59866, 44.5884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $12.11
Round trip
$24.22
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.11 $24.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.68 $27.37
Premium $4.86 $14.91 $29.83
Diesel $6.00 $18.41 $36.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorham and Fairfield. The current time is 02:14:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.